The Rest Of South America Polyurethane Adhesives Market was valued at $97.3 Million in 2026 and projected to reach to $125 Million by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.13%. Rest Of South America's polyurethane adhesives market is positioned for steady expansion, driven by accelerating construction activities, automotive manufacturing growth, and rising packaging sector demands.
| Market Size in | USD 26.32 MN |
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| Units Considered | Value (USD MN) |
Rest Of South America's polyurethane adhesives market is valued at $97.3 million in 2026, expanding to $125.0 million by 2031, representing significant regional expansion opportunities.
The region demonstrates a consistent 5.13% CAGR throughout the forecast period, outpacing broader economic trends and indicating robust demand sustainability in polyurethane adhesive applications.
Construction, automotive, and packaging sectors are primary growth drivers in Rest Of South America, with increasing infrastructure projects and manufacturing activities fueling adhesive consumption.
Rest Of South America represents a distinct growth corridor within the broader South American market, with unique industrial dynamics and emerging opportunities for adhesive manufacturers and distributors.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2026 |
| Fastest Growing Segment | OTHER TECHNOLOGIES (Technology) |
| Forecast Period | 2026–2031 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.82% from 2026 to 2031 |
| Largest Segment | THERMOSET (Type) |
| Market Size Base Year (Billions) | ~USD 9.68 (2026) |
| Revenue Forecast (Billions) | ~USD 12.84 (2031) |
| Segments Covered | Technology, Type, End-Use Industry |
3 segment dimensions are covered across the global market.
| Company | HQ | Ownership | Strongest segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| WANHUA CHEMICAL GROUP CO., LTD | China | Public Company | Thermoset Polyurethane Adhesives,Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD | Japan | Public Company | Thermoset polyurethane adhesives,Thermoplastic polyurethane adhesives,Solvent-borne technology, |
| KRATON CORPORATION | United States | Private Company | Thermoset PU adhesive value chain,Thermoplastic PU adhesive value chain,Solvent-borne PU adhesive systems, |
| SYNTHOS S.A | Poland | Private Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| SCAPA GROUP PLC | United Kingdom | Private Company | Thermoset polyurethane adhesives,Thermoplastic polyurethane adhesives,Solvent-borne technology, |
| BOREALIS AG | United States | Private Company | Thermoset polyurethane adhesives value-chain exposure,Thermoplastic polyurethane adhesives value-chain exposure,Solvent-borne and dispersion technologies (indirect), |
| REPSOL S.A. | Spain | Public Company | Thermoset Polyurethane Adhesives,Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| USG CORPORATION | United States | Private Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA | Germany | Public Company | Thermoset PU adhesives,Thermoplastic PU adhesives,Solvent-borne PU technology, |
| H.B. FULLER COMPANY | United States | Public Company | Thermoset PU – 100% solids and solvent-borne,Dispersion / water-based PU,Thermoplastic PU, |
| SIKA AG | Switzerland | Public Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| 3M COMPANY | United States | Public Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| DOW INC. | United States | Public Company | Thermoset polyurethane adhesives,Thermoplastic polyurethane adhesives,Solvent-borne technologies, |
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC | United States | Private Company | Thermoset Polyurethane Adhesives,Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technologies, |
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | United States | Public Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| ARKEMA S.A. | France | Public Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION | United States | Public Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
| HEXCEL CORPORATION | United States | Public Company | Thermoset PU Adhesives & Systems,Thermoplastic PU Adhesives & Systems,Solvent-borne PU Adhesive Technologies, |
| MAPEI CORPORATION | Italy | Private Company | Thermoset Polyurethane Adhesives,Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesives,Solvent-borne Technology, |
Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd is a Chinese public company founded in 1978 that operates as a major chemical manufacturer with a workforce of 30,772 employees.
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd is a Japanese public company established in 1947 with 26,752 employees, operating in the chemical manufacturing sector.
Kraton Corporation is a United States-based private company founded in 2000 with 1,875 employees operating in the specialty chemicals industry.
Synthos S.A is a Polish private company established in 1945 with 2,975 employees engaged in chemical manufacturing and production.
Scapa Group PLC is a United Kingdom private company established in 1927 with 1,461 employees manufacturing adhesive-based products and technical tapes.
Borealis AG is a United States-based private company founded in 1994 with 5,887 employees operating in the polyolefins and base chemicals sectors.
Repsol S.A. is a Spanish public company established in 1927 with 24,523 employees engaged in oil, gas, and energy production.
USG Corporation is a United States-based private company founded in 1902 with 7,300 employees manufacturing building materials and gypsum products.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a German public company established in 1876 with 42,200 employees operating in adhesives, sealants, and consumer goods.
H.B. Fuller Company is a United States-based public company founded in 1887 with 7,100 employees manufacturing adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals.
Sika AG is a Swiss public company established in 1910 with 33,856 employees specializing in construction chemicals and industrial adhesives.
3M Company is a United States-based public company founded in 1902 with 60,500 employees manufacturing diversified products including adhesives, abrasives, and industrial solutions.
Dow Inc. is a United States-based public company established in 1897 with 32,800 employees operating as a major producer of chemicals and materials.
Huntsman International LLC is a United States-based private company founded in 1970 with 6,000 employees engaged in specialty chemicals and pigments manufacturing.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a United States-based public company established in 1912 with 43,000 employees manufacturing diversified industrial products and equipment.
Arkema S.A. is a French public company founded in 2003 with 20,700 employees specializing in specialty chemicals and advanced materials.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation is a United States-based public company founded in 1917 with 57,950 employees producing motion and control technologies and systems.
Hexcel Corporation is a United States-based public company established in 1946 with 5,563 employees producing composite materials and engineered products.
Mapei Corporation is an Italian private company established in 1937 with 13,252 employees specializing in adhesives, sealants, and building materials.
Rest Of South America's polyurethane adhesives market is estimated at $97.3 million in 2026 and is forecast to grow to $125.0 million by 2031.
Rest Of South America's polyurethane adhesives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.13% from 2026 to 2031.
Rest Of South America's polyurethane adhesives demand is primarily driven by construction, automotive, packaging, and manufacturing sectors seeking durable bonding solutions.
Rest Of South America's market growth is supported by rising industrialization, infrastructure development, economic recovery, and increased adoption of high-performance adhesives in manufacturing.
Rest Of South America's polyurethane adhesives market is projected to reach $125.0 million by 2031, representing growth of approximately $27.7 million from 2026 levels.
The study involved four major activities in estimating the market size for polyurethane adhesives. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, the peer market, and the parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, the market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments.
Secondary sources used in this study included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers; certified publications; articles from recognized authors; and gold-standard and silver-standard websites, such as Factiva, ICIS, Bloomberg, and others. The findings of this study were verified through primary research, which involved conducting extensive interviews with key officials, including CEOs, VPs, directors, and other executives. The breakdown of profiles of the primary interviewees is illustrated in the figure below.
The polyurethane adhesives market comprises several stakeholders, such as raw material suppliers, end-product manufacturers, and regulatory organizations in the supply chain. Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information.
BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY PARTICIPANTS

Notes: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 companies are classified based on their market revenue in 2024/2025 available in the public domain, product portfolios, and geographical presence.
Other designations include consultants and sales, marketing, and procurement managers.
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COMPANY NAME |
DESIGNATION |
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA |
Senior Manager |
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H.B. Fuller Company |
Innovation Manager |
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Sika AG |
Vice President |
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Dow Inc. |
Production Supervisor |
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3M Company |
Sales Manager |
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Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the polyurethane adhesives market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

After determining the overall market size using the market size estimation processes explained above, the market was divided into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and determine the exact statistics for each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, as applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides in the polyurethane adhesives industry.
Polyurethane adhesives are a class of synthetic adhesives made by reacting polyols with isocyanates to form a polymer network. They are known for their high strength, toughness, and durability, as well as their resistance to weathering, moisture, chemicals, and temperature changes. They can be further modified to meet specific performance requirements by adding fillers, plasticizers, and other additives. The resulting adhesive can be formulated as liquid, paste, or foam and is used in a wide range of industrial applications, including construction, automotive, furniture, and footwear.
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